Chief Technology Officer

NEXTREND INSIGHTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the development and execution of the company’s technology strategy. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the financial tech sector, expertise in software development, and deep understanding of cybersecurity. As the CTO, you will oversee product architecture and team leadership, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving innovation. This role requires strategic thinking and a strong capability to build high-performance teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CTO or senior tech leader in financial technology or related sectors.
• Strong expertise in software development and system architecture.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the technology strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee design and development of financial technology solutions.
• Implement security protocols to safeguard transactions and sensitive data.
• Build and manage a high-performing technology team.
• Drive automation and efficiency across all technology functions.

Skills

Software development

System architecture

Cloud infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Job description

ey Responsibilities:

• Technology Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and execute the company’s long-term technology vision, aligning it with business objectives.
  Lead the engineering and development teams to build secure, scalable, and high-performance platforms.
  Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation to maintain a competitive edge.
  
• Product Development & ArchitectureOversee the design, architecture, and development of financial technology solutions.
  Ensure robust security, compliance, and regulatory adherence in all technological implementations.
  Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
  
• Security & Risk ManagementImplement industry-leading security protocols to safeguard digital transactions and sensitive data.
  Ensure compliance with financial regulations, data protection laws, and best practices.
  
• Team Leadership & CollaborationBuild and manage a high-performing technology team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
  Collaborate with business leaders, product managers, and external stakeholders to align technology with market needs.
  
• Operational ExcellenceOversee IT infrastructure, cloud services, and DevOps to ensure seamless operations.
  Drive automation and efficiency improvements across all technology functions.
  

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a CTO or senior technology leader in the financial technology, payments, or digital asset sectors.
• Strong expertise in software development, system architecture, and cloud infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and risk management in financial technology.
• Track record of building and scaling high-performance technology teams.
• Experience with distributed systems, secure transactions, and high-volume platforms.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.